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reporting live in boston, rita williams. channel 2 news. >>> the polls closing in 14 states, some in battleground states. where do things stand. >> we have new numbers including the battleground state of ohio. >> if president obama wins ohio it will be very difficult for mitt romney to win the election, he would have to sweep the other battleground states. the latest numbers out of ohio, you can see president obama has a ten-point lead, 55% to 45% but it is still very early so we can draw any conclusion is from yet. but things are shaping up like they are favoring president obama. now, there we go. we want to take a look at the state of michigan. this is mitt romney's home state, his father was an auto executive but not doing well there. president obama is leading michigan in the state of michigan 53% to 47%, a lot of that has to do with the president saving the auto industry and some perceiving that mitt romney was going to let it collapse. >> let's go ahead and head to the southern part of the country. getting new numbers
reporting live in boston, rita williams. channel 2 news. >>> the polls closing in 14 states, some in battleground states. where do things stand. >> we have new numbers including the battleground state of ohio. >> if president obama wins ohio it will be very difficult for mitt romney to win the election, he would have to sweep the other battleground states. the latest numbers out of ohio, you can see president obama has a ten-point lead, 55% to 45% but it is still very early...
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we want to take you straight to boston where mitt romney has just gone own the stage. our rita williams is there where mr. romney is expected to make his concession speech. rita. >> reporter: julie, he has just taken to the podium. we have been waiting all evening to see if he would make a concession speech. let's hear what he has to say. >> but particularly the president, the first lady and their daughters, this is a time of great challenges for america. and i pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation. i want to thank paul ryan for all that he has done for our campaign. and for our country, paul is the best choice i've ever made besides anne. and i trust that his intellect and work and principle will continue to contribute to the good of our nation. i also want to thank anne the love of my life. she would have been a wonderful first lady. she has been that and more to me and to our family. and to the many people that she has touched with her compassion and her care. i thank my sons for their tireless work on behalf of our campaign and their wive
we want to take you straight to boston where mitt romney has just gone own the stage. our rita williams is there where mr. romney is expected to make his concession speech. rita. >> reporter: julie, he has just taken to the podium. we have been waiting all evening to see if he would make a concession speech. let's hear what he has to say. >> but particularly the president, the first lady and their daughters, this is a time of great challenges for america. and i pray that the...
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it was a very somber mood at the boston convention center. and mitt romney giving his very gracious concession speech tonight. it was a speech he obviously didn't want to give. it was a speech many said he didn't even write today. he had only written an acceptance speech. that's how strong he felt. he competent he felt going into tonight thinking it would be a very different outcome. we are now waiting president obama. we heard that his limousine has pulled up here. where supporters 10,000 plus are waiting for him to come out and give them that speech that they have been so long waiting for tonight. so we are waiting here for president obama. >> yeah i want to bring in cory cook once again our political expert from usf. if you're a republican what are you thinking tonight? is it back to the drawing board. >> i think it's safe to say this. they're going to point to the house. the house republicans were very unpopular coming into this election. it's interesting a lot of folks thought that the senate might switch and the democrats have a chance
it was a very somber mood at the boston convention center. and mitt romney giving his very gracious concession speech tonight. it was a speech he obviously didn't want to give. it was a speech many said he didn't even write today. he had only written an acceptance speech. that's how strong he felt. he competent he felt going into tonight thinking it would be a very different outcome. we are now waiting president obama. we heard that his limousine has pulled up here. where supporters 10,000 plus...
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campaigning today before returning to boston. president barack obama now back home in chicago with first lady michelle obama and they will watch the returns come in from home and we will have live reports come in from election day headquarters throughout the morning and we will have a live report coming up in about 13 minutes. >>> gearing up for election day, we have live team coverage for you and alex savage is covering proposition 30 -- proposition 30. but we start with jeanine della vega and the polls open in just about 30 minutes, good morning. >>> good morning, it is really starting to get rolling here, we have seen people drop off their ballots and we can see people doing that right now but they have been doing it through this drive through area where there have been cones set up and they will drive through here and it is expected to be very, very busy today. it started before 5:00 this morning and they were starting to beat the rush because of all the people who were starting to beat the rush today. things are running smoo
campaigning today before returning to boston. president barack obama now back home in chicago with first lady michelle obama and they will watch the returns come in from home and we will have live reports come in from election day headquarters throughout the morning and we will have a live report coming up in about 13 minutes. >>> gearing up for election day, we have live team coverage for you and alex savage is covering proposition 30 -- proposition 30. but we start with jeanine della...
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leave women alone. >> reporter: the winner here was boston. the head of the convention and visiter's bureau told us boston came out at least $20 million richer, thanks to the romney campaign. 50 rooms just for his family and staff here. other hotels also at capacity. taxis and restaurants full. even the airports saw double the usual number of private jets. >> boston officials saying having the former governor of massachusetts here on election night was a godsend. just about making up for all the money lost last week from the cancelations during hurricane sandy. >> reporter: in boston, rita williams, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> president obama's reelection is being heavily attributed to the votes of minorities and young people. fox news exit polls show 60% of voters under the age of 30 chose mr. obama. he received support from 93% of blacks. 73% of asians, and 71% of hispanics. the president's victory points to the nation's changing demographic. >> republicans are not clicking with those groups. and as those groups grow, and republican policy sta
leave women alone. >> reporter: the winner here was boston. the head of the convention and visiter's bureau told us boston came out at least $20 million richer, thanks to the romney campaign. 50 rooms just for his family and staff here. other hotels also at capacity. taxis and restaurants full. even the airports saw double the usual number of private jets. >> boston officials saying having the former governor of massachusetts here on election night was a godsend. just about making...
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emily is joining us live in boston. emily. >> reporter: hi, dave, one thing that was not suspenseful last night was where california would give its support. mitt romney was not counting on that. however, he thought he would have enough swing states he would come out on that stage and give a victory speech. it's what he had written. it's the only thing he said he had written. instead he came out spoke for less than five minutes and said he had told president obama congratulations. in the early hours after a long election day, mitt romney said he had called president obama and the race was over. >> i so wish i would have been able to fulfill your hopes to lead the country in a different direction but the nation chose another leader. ann and i join for you to pray for him and the great nation. >> reporter: the mood was a stark contrast to his announcement in june, 2011. >> i believe in america and i'm running for president. >> reporter: and to the crowds that welcomed him on a last minute election day trip to the critical
emily is joining us live in boston. emily. >> reporter: hi, dave, one thing that was not suspenseful last night was where california would give its support. mitt romney was not counting on that. however, he thought he would have enough swing states he would come out on that stage and give a victory speech. it's what he had written. it's the only thing he said he had written. instead he came out spoke for less than five minutes and said he had told president obama congratulations. in the...
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all right if you concede mitt romney's get rid in boston. >> i have just called president obama to congratulate him on his victory and his supporters. they all deserve congratulations and i wish them well and particularly the president's, his wife and his children periods this is a big challenge for the country and i do help hope that he will be successful. >> we made a battle for slate and it was because we both love this country deeply. we care so much about the future of this nation. from george to love nor to mitt romney family has chosen to give back to america the public service. this is the legacy that we out there and a plot tonight. >> one of the hot topics was proposition 30. it was strongly supported by the governor jerry brown. >> will tran is that lincoln middle school in alameda because prompt 30 has big benefits. >> this will give $6 million towards education and we are here at the school waiting for parents to our ride. we will get reactions from them and no doubt parents, teachers and children are given a lot of their support to governor brown. the money if it had not been pass
all right if you concede mitt romney's get rid in boston. >> i have just called president obama to congratulate him on his victory and his supporters. they all deserve congratulations and i wish them well and particularly the president's, his wife and his children periods this is a big challenge for the country and i do help hope that he will be successful. >> we made a battle for slate and it was because we both love this country deeply. we care so much about the future of this...
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boston. let's begin with ken in chicago with president obama's campaign. >> reporter: this is where president obama will be tonight to hold what his supporters hope will be a victory speech. let's take a quick look at the venue. this is where the president will take to the stage with his family and that of vice president joe biden. what time he makes an appearance depends on the time of the returns. there are seats here for thousands of the president's supporters, most of them will be campaign volunteers, a few of whom president obama thanked this morning when he made a surprise visit to a field office in chicago. he even cold called. >> is this annie? hi, this is barack obama. how are you in i'm doing -- you know... [ laughter ] >> i don't think she knows it's me. >> my name was barack obama. you know, the president of the united states. how are you? you know, can i just say, you were really polite to me when you didn't know who i was. that's so nice. >> reporter: as you can see, it was ligh
boston. let's begin with ken in chicago with president obama's campaign. >> reporter: this is where president obama will be tonight to hold what his supporters hope will be a victory speech. let's take a quick look at the venue. this is where the president will take to the stage with his family and that of vice president joe biden. what time he makes an appearance depends on the time of the returns. there are seats here for thousands of the president's supporters, most of them will be...
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the president has been some chicago, romney went to boston to cast his vote before flying out for more campaigning. we have team cove rage on the two. ken pritchett is with the president in chicago. we start with rita williams. >> >> reporter: romney's senior strategist took to the stage to try to rev up the crowd. he didn't have any real news but as you can see this crowd here is beginning to grow. meanwhile i'm told that romney is a cross the street in a hotel room with his wife ann, his five sons, 16 of his 18 grandchildren. right before he went in there he had one last thing to say about this long campaign. >> i have am very pleased. i feel like we have put it all in the field. we left nothing in the locker room. we fought to the very end and i think that's why we will be successful. >> reporter: no would have, could have, should have, he seemingly is satisfied with the campaign he has run. >> as for his supporters, some are down stairs below me right now watching returns on big screen tvs cheering of course when returns a swing state seem to be going their way. growing they quiet
the president has been some chicago, romney went to boston to cast his vote before flying out for more campaigning. we have team cove rage on the two. ken pritchett is with the president in chicago. we start with rita williams. >> >> reporter: romney's senior strategist took to the stage to try to rev up the crowd. he didn't have any real news but as you can see this crowd here is beginning to grow. meanwhile i'm told that romney is a cross the street in a hotel room with his wife...
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mitt romney will be in boston. that's where our reporter is live to send us the message on this. >> reporter: hi, dave. the last day and long day who will be campaigning. he told his about 3200 supporters, they have to get people to get out and vote because he said it's going to be a matter of every vote counts. it is inticktive -- it is indicative. [chanting] >> reporter: one more day! that was the chant that greeted republican candidate mitt romney at the first campaign of his last day on the campaign trail. one more day until they would like to see him voted president- elect. the key to the equation would be florida. >> we can begin a better tomorrow, tomorrow and with the help of the people in florida, that's exactly what's gonna happen. >> reporter: national polls show the race is deadlocked but in the swing states, president obama has a slight edge. later, romney turns -- urn it -- later, romney turns his attention. pruns romney has a chance of turning ohio red. >> last month we lost jobs in ohio. we're glad
mitt romney will be in boston. that's where our reporter is live to send us the message on this. >> reporter: hi, dave. the last day and long day who will be campaigning. he told his about 3200 supporters, they have to get people to get out and vote because he said it's going to be a matter of every vote counts. it is inticktive -- it is indicative. [chanting] >> reporter: one more day! that was the chant that greeted republican candidate mitt romney at the first campaign of his...
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mitt romney voted this morning near his boston area home with his wife. romney is now heading to ohio and then pennsylvania where he is making last-minute campaign appearances. this was just announced yesterday before heading back to boston this evening. president obama is back home in chicago where he will watch the results come in later this evening. coming up at 7:15, we will have a guide to the key returns today and when we could know the results of the presidential election. >> time 7:01 you heard tori the polls opened moments ago here in california. we have reporters all over the bay area covering today's local, state and national issues. you see the reporters there tara and everybody else we will start with ktvu's at polling place in san jose good morning. >> reporter: good morning. this is the register office and they are giving away the i voted stickers here. you can see behind me there areelection workers waiting here for cars to drive on through. they have the setup for pool's convenience and these election workers are greeting the voters and t
mitt romney voted this morning near his boston area home with his wife. romney is now heading to ohio and then pennsylvania where he is making last-minute campaign appearances. this was just announced yesterday before heading back to boston this evening. president obama is back home in chicago where he will watch the results come in later this evening. coming up at 7:15, we will have a guide to the key returns today and when we could know the results of the presidential election. >> time...
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let's start with rita williams live in boston. that's where mitt romney's campaign is planning for a victory party. >> reporter: party planners have had to plan for any eventity, a tie, a win, or a loss. if there's a loss, they will turn the lights down real low and that confetti will, will you probably never see it. >> i'm just going to get the regular quarter pounder, without cheese. and a baked potato. >> now, mitt romney may not be very hungry tonight. and one of his last campaign stops today, he and his runningmate paul ryan ordered fast food in cleveland in that important battleground state of ohio. polls show president obama had the tinyist of lead going into this election day. >> i expect it to be more tired. given the number of events and hours and i think i got energy for the people that i spent time with, whether at the rope line or the rallies. when you have ten thousand people cheering you, you get a real boost from it. >> now, let me show you this video. the plane carrying mitt romney landed here in boston. and the g
let's start with rita williams live in boston. that's where mitt romney's campaign is planning for a victory party. >> reporter: party planners have had to plan for any eventity, a tie, a win, or a loss. if there's a loss, they will turn the lights down real low and that confetti will, will you probably never see it. >> i'm just going to get the regular quarter pounder, without cheese. and a baked potato. >> now, mitt romney may not be very hungry tonight. and one of his last...
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we were at the watch party in boston. she joins us now with reaction. >> reporter: this ballroom cleared out almost immediately after romney conceded the race. the supporters walked out in quiet disappointment. with his family behind him and thousands of supporters before him, republican challenger mitt romney congratulated president barack obama on his re-election. >> i so wish i had been able to fulfill your hopes to lead the country in a different direction but the nation chose another leader. and so ann and i join with you to earnestly pray for him. >> reporter: romney called on elected leaders to find common grounds on areas such as the growing deficit and looming budget cuts. >> the nation, as you know, is at a critical point. at a time like this, we can't risk partisan bickering. our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people's work. >> we can say barack obama will win ohio. >> reporter: an hour before romney briefly took the podium, the life had been sucked out of this convention center ballroom in bo
we were at the watch party in boston. she joins us now with reaction. >> reporter: this ballroom cleared out almost immediately after romney conceded the race. the supporters walked out in quiet disappointment. with his family behind him and thousands of supporters before him, republican challenger mitt romney congratulated president barack obama on his re-election. >> i so wish i had been able to fulfill your hopes to lead the country in a different direction but the nation chose...
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live picture from the romney campaign headquarters in boston. much different scene not celebration in any way. they are waiting to hear from their candidate. stay with us. 7 news ♪ ♪ we're lucky, it's not every day you find a companion as loyal as a subaru. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. special election night coverag coverage. we want to continue to bring you results. couple big local congressional race we are following. >> let's check in with larry tracking those for us. >> all right. a number of congressional races that we are watching pretty closely in the bay area. not all of them are races that pit a republican versus democrat so we lack at the state of california here. we have the use of the technology that will allow us to bring california full and then we can expand this and look at key districts. you have to remember here a lot of the congressional district changed last year because of an initiative passed by voters in 2008. we focus in first on district 9 which is right here. actually district 9 and that's been reconfig
live picture from the romney campaign headquarters in boston. much different scene not celebration in any way. they are waiting to hear from their candidate. stay with us. 7 news ♪ ♪ we're lucky, it's not every day you find a companion as loyal as a subaru. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. special election night coverag coverage. we want to continue to bring you results. couple big local congressional race we are following. >> let's check in with larry tracking those for us....
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a very cold election day here in boston. we were just kicked out of the convention center. as you might be able to see behind me, an overnight security sweep is just starting inside. >> i need your vote. i need your help. walk with me. walk together. tomorrow we begin a new tomorrow. >> reporter: mitt romney finished about an hour ago in new hampshire what was to be his final campaign event. after hunting for votes in three other swing states today. but late today he added two rare election day appearances. back again to pennsylvania and ohio. ♪ [ music ] >> we're going to finish strong and bring home a victory. >> reporter: elaine got her phd at cal and has worked in democratic administrations, now teaches at harvard, where romney got his mba and law degree. she says the race is a toss up. >> i do think it's tight. i think the media is being overly cautious, because i think it's an impossible race to call. >> reporter: not impossible to call here in heavily democrat massachusetts, where romney was governor, and where he'll vote in just a few hours. polls show he will not
a very cold election day here in boston. we were just kicked out of the convention center. as you might be able to see behind me, an overnight security sweep is just starting inside. >> i need your vote. i need your help. walk with me. walk together. tomorrow we begin a new tomorrow. >> reporter: mitt romney finished about an hour ago in new hampshire what was to be his final campaign event. after hunting for votes in three other swing states today. but late today he added two rare...
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tonight he detail -- he will head to nearby boston. first last minute campaigning in ohio and pennsylvania both battle tkpwhrupbd states. president obama and the first lady are in chicago this morning. air force one arrived in the city last night following campaign stops in several battleground states. mr. obama will not be voting today he and the first lady cast their votes early. tonight election night party [ unintelligible ] >>> here in california one of the most closely watched races today will be prop 30. amy hollyfield joins you live from oakland where the governor is expected to cast his ballot in the next hour. >> reporter: here at fire station 6, governor brown will be surrounded by teachers and students he is not the only one advocating for the proposition. yesterday former labor secretary robert reich held a rally. regents said tuition would go up $2400 next semester without prop 30. governor brown held rallies yesterday across the state. students who are against prop 30 say they resent the fact that legislatures haven't be
tonight he detail -- he will head to nearby boston. first last minute campaigning in ohio and pennsylvania both battle tkpwhrupbd states. president obama and the first lady are in chicago this morning. air force one arrived in the city last night following campaign stops in several battleground states. mr. obama will not be voting today he and the first lady cast their votes early. tonight election night party [ unintelligible ] >>> here in california one of the most closely watched...
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quite a different scene here in boston. as exciting and exhilarating as it sounds like it was in chicago, here in boston pretty early on in the evening it was pretty clear that things were not going the way the romney supporters had hoped they would. especially when the swing states started falling one by one. everyone here had pinned their hopes on winning at least some of those. as they watched them go one by one in obama's favor it was clear this was not going to be a good night. at about 5:00 to 1:00 in the morning, 12:55 here local time governor romney took the stage behind me. he came out all alone. the cheers were subdued i would say. the crowd was large, but very quiet. he began to make his remarks. he said he called the president. he had conceded to the president and then he talked about what he hoped for the country in the months to come. >> the nation as you know is at a critical point. we cannot risk particle bickering and political posturing. our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do america's work. we a
quite a different scene here in boston. as exciting and exhilarating as it sounds like it was in chicago, here in boston pretty early on in the evening it was pretty clear that things were not going the way the romney supporters had hoped they would. especially when the swing states started falling one by one. everyone here had pinned their hopes on winning at least some of those. as they watched them go one by one in obama's favor it was clear this was not going to be a good night. at about...
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susan mcginnis is with the romney campaign at its head quarters in boston. spew on the, a littlable -- sueson, a little bit about the move there. >> reporter: well, it's pretty upbeat so far. the -- the convention center here just opened up to guests and there are about 5,000 potential guests here and about 1200 of them are the media. among this people that you talk to here of course these are owl romney supporters and donors, very very upbeat that they do have this -- this infamous task to the electoral college that many say obama has the advantage in. but they do feel optimistic that governor romney can pull this off tonight although not everybody is very optimistic that we will hear a result tonight. a lot of people are betting on close to midday tomorrow to learn the final results. obviously tonight we will get exit polls and probability. >> what about ohio? again those last-minute trips there. and the possibility of maybe an upset in pennsylvania, is there talk of that? >> reporter: yeah, there's a lot of talk about there are there's a lot of -- there's
susan mcginnis is with the romney campaign at its head quarters in boston. spew on the, a littlable -- sueson, a little bit about the move there. >> reporter: well, it's pretty upbeat so far. the -- the convention center here just opened up to guests and there are about 5,000 potential guests here and about 1200 of them are the media. among this people that you talk to here of course these are owl romney supporters and donors, very very upbeat that they do have this -- this infamous task...
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live in boston i amemily schmidt. thank you kelly. >> is out of my hands down it is in your spirit the single most powerful force in our democracy issue. moving this country for the dance with you. >> that was the president last night as he spoke to supporters of a final rally in iowa. it was late at night after he had already done a full day of campaigning now the president rested chicago and lakes. with see what happens. and per tradition there will be a little bit of activity that is when he plays basketball game a pickup game with staff and residents of chicago in downtown where he will be waiting at a hotel to find out if he gets another four years in office. the president and first lady did the voting early. vice- president joe biden will join the obamas in chicago now he has cast his vote in delaware. >> here in california the future of education will soon be decided by voters as to propositions on the state ballot and to give more money to education for tax increases. one is proposition 30 which is backed by t
live in boston i amemily schmidt. thank you kelly. >> is out of my hands down it is in your spirit the single most powerful force in our democracy issue. moving this country for the dance with you. >> that was the president last night as he spoke to supporters of a final rally in iowa. it was late at night after he had already done a full day of campaigning now the president rested chicago and lakes. with see what happens. and per tradition there will be a little bit of activity...
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but first he will cast his own ballot near the boston area where his home is. paul ryan will campaign in ohio in richmond virginia. the two candidates will watch the election results in boston. >> and the presidential race is one of the big decisions voters face. and we have team coverage from all three locations focused on the issues that matter to you. and just a reminder for anyone who hasn't voted early, polls are open across the entire region. in dc and maryland, stay open until 8:00 in the commonwealth and virginia at 7:00. >> check in on our races in just a moment. members are spending one more day spreading the message. current obama re-election campaign advisor robert gibbs joins us now live. good morning. good to see you. >> good morning, guys. how are you? >> doing well. thank you. such a familiar face with the obama administration. you've been activated so to speak in these final days. what is the mood in that inner circle? >> look, we feel good about where we are. great about where things are headed and feel in virginia. i think we're going to have
but first he will cast his own ballot near the boston area where his home is. paul ryan will campaign in ohio in richmond virginia. the two candidates will watch the election results in boston. >> and the presidential race is one of the big decisions voters face. and we have team coverage from all three locations focused on the issues that matter to you. and just a reminder for anyone who hasn't voted early, polls are open across the entire region. in dc and maryland, stay open until 8:00...
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. >> within the last hour or so, governor mitt romney conducted a speech in boston, massachusetts. we'll show you a clip of that i have just called president obama to congratulate him on his victory. his campaign and alldesifsh congratulations as well. this is a time of great challenges for america sxishgs pray that the president will be successful giegd our nations. ihope i was able to lead your nation in a different direction, but it turned out different sxishgs hope you will pray for this president and our country >> governor romney graciously in defeat as he congratulates president obama and his family. they had high hopes >> they did. they fought violently. they had many stopsover the last 24 hours. it wasa fight to the finish, and as you said he made his concession speech and was very gracious in that. we will hear more fromthat from governor romney and paul ryan over the next few days and weeks >> president obama won the e electoral vote shlg but the popular vote not so much >> something that's not so close in this case is prop 30 as well as 38. they're both losing,which the
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>> reporter: his speech came after a call from mitt romney who told supporters in boston he gave it his all. and insisted washington must come together. >> the nation, as you know, is at a critical point. at a time like this, we can't risk partisan bickering. our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people's work. >> that is a legacy we honor and applaud tonight. >> reporter: the president won the slim majority in key states, ohio, pennsylvania, wisconsin, iowa, colorado, new hampshire. virginia and nevada weren't called until early this morning, after he was declared the projected winner. still outstanding, florida, where, at 2:00 a.m., people were still in line, voting. florida still counting that vote, not to mention, we're told thousands of absentee ballots that haven't even been touched yet. it could be this afternoon before we know how florida voted. that's the latest, i'm tracie potts. >> with president obama solidified for another four years, california public schools no longer in limbo. prop 38 which would have raised funds for schools by increasing taxes on a slidi
>> reporter: his speech came after a call from mitt romney who told supporters in boston he gave it his all. and insisted washington must come together. >> the nation, as you know, is at a critical point. at a time like this, we can't risk partisan bickering. our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people's work. >> that is a legacy we honor and applaud tonight. >> reporter: the president won the slim majority in key states, ohio, pennsylvania, wisconsin,...
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the different scenes at romney headquarters in boston. we've been informed that -- we've been informed that mitt romney has not yet left his suite and there was some words from inside the romney camp earlier, that they were a bit upset that this thing had been called early. early by their estimation. as they thought some of the more rural counties and in a couple of the states should be counted before networks called this but this election is over and barack obama is the next president of be hearing from governor romney in a moment. how did -- president obama get to this point? we've talked a lot about the strategy but let's look at it t we the numbers and for tha turn to the billboard. our man. >> you remember what the obama team has told us now for weeks. they talked about a fire wall in the midwest. okay? let's see what they were talking about. how they went about this on the maps behind us now. they talked about three critical states and have for several weeks. ohio, wisconsin, and iowa. that was the so-called blue fire wall that was
the different scenes at romney headquarters in boston. we've been informed that -- we've been informed that mitt romney has not yet left his suite and there was some words from inside the romney camp earlier, that they were a bit upset that this thing had been called early. early by their estimation. as they thought some of the more rural counties and in a couple of the states should be counted before networks called this but this election is over and barack obama is the next president of be...
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turnout for romney, is political director richard beeson, who joins us from campaign headquarters in boston, and, rich, welcome to fox news sunday. >> chris, thanks for having me on, i'm sitting here trying to imagine what mr. axelrod is going to look like next week without his mustache... it is fun to think of. >> chris: we'll see. let me ask you about david axelrod, because he said you guys are desperate in pennsylvania, and you are vulnerable in florida. your reaction? >> well, desperate four years ago, this weekend, president obama was campaigning in indiana, and, today, governor romney is campaigning in pennsylvan pennsylvania. i don't think campaigning in states where we wasn't won since 1988 and 1972 are acts of desperation, it looks like the map is expanding drastically in our favor and it is nothing we are doing, it is governor romney's message and talk about florida, to spend more money down there is a little bit like barack obama's government, they want to throw money at the problem and hope it fixing it, but at the end of the day governor romney will carry florida by a significa
turnout for romney, is political director richard beeson, who joins us from campaign headquarters in boston, and, rich, welcome to fox news sunday. >> chris, thanks for having me on, i'm sitting here trying to imagine what mr. axelrod is going to look like next week without his mustache... it is fun to think of. >> chris: we'll see. let me ask you about david axelrod, because he said you guys are desperate in pennsylvania, and you are vulnerable in florida. your reaction? >>...
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leave women alone. >> reporter: the winner here was boston. the head of the convention and visiter's bureau told us boston came out at least $20 million richer, thanks to the romney campaign. 50 rooms just for his family and staff here. other hotels also at capacity. taxis and restaurants full. even the airports saw double the usual number of private jets. >> boston officials saying having the former governor of massachusetts here on election night was a godsend. just about making up for all the money lost last week from the cancelations during hurricane sandy. >> reporter: in boston, rita williams, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> president obama's reelection is being heavily attributed to the votes of minorities and young people. fox news exit polls show 60% of voters under the age of 30 chose mr. obama. he received support from 93% of blacks. 73% of asians, and 71% of hispanics. the president's victory points to the nation's changing demographic. >> republicans are not clicking with those groups. and as those groups grow, and republican policy sta
leave women alone. >> reporter: the winner here was boston. the head of the convention and visiter's bureau told us boston came out at least $20 million richer, thanks to the romney campaign. 50 rooms just for his family and staff here. other hotels also at capacity. taxis and restaurants full. even the airports saw double the usual number of private jets. >> boston officials saying having the former governor of massachusetts here on election night was a godsend. just about making...
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surrounded by his family his wife, and five sons and joining him on the stage after his speech at the boston convention and exhibition center. >> let us take a quick break from politics we will get back in a minute. a quick update with weather and traffic morning erica. >> good morning to you james. it is foggy. record- breaking temperatures we saw yesterday and the rain we are expecting tomorrow. temperatures in the '40's and '50's into the afternoon. sunday but preconditions. the fog returns to the coastline ahead to the later hours. for those of you leaving the house downtown tampa cisco of 54. 57 in san jose. concord 50 degrees. i will show you where the numbers will head into the afternoon and my next report george. >> is a great start to the morning commute we are not tracking any hot spots. we're not looking at in the slow traffic for high with four or interstate 580. the quick you check shows by traffic around the bay area weather in the east bay, south bay, peninsula with and what they ride. at the bay bridge toll plaza traffic very light now with no delays either to or across the u
surrounded by his family his wife, and five sons and joining him on the stage after his speech at the boston convention and exhibition center. >> let us take a quick break from politics we will get back in a minute. a quick update with weather and traffic morning erica. >> good morning to you james. it is foggy. record- breaking temperatures we saw yesterday and the rain we are expecting tomorrow. temperatures in the '40's and '50's into the afternoon. sunday but preconditions. the...
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that is the latest live from boston. back to you, jim, pat. >>> thanks. president obama will watch election returns tonight in chicago. today he stopped by one of his campaign field offices. he thanked volunteers in person and on the phone. for their work on his behalf. steve handelsman has covered every step of this presidential caaign. he joins us live in chicago to wrap it all up. it is all over except the voting and the countdown. >> reporter: you would think so. would not you? thanks. you would think they would take a rest today. they've debated, they've gone all over the place. they've gone between those seven, eight, nine, battleground states, most notably around virginia again and again and again. and they did it again today. you had mitt romney and paul ryan. joe biden in ohio. but not president obama. he was here in chicago taking it a little bit easy. went by the election headquarters. did the thing they do that looks so great on tv and has to be great if you're the one that called. president obama picked up the phone and called supporters in w
that is the latest live from boston. back to you, jim, pat. >>> thanks. president obama will watch election returns tonight in chicago. today he stopped by one of his campaign field offices. he thanked volunteers in person and on the phone. for their work on his behalf. steve handelsman has covered every step of this presidential caaign. he joins us live in chicago to wrap it all up. it is all over except the voting and the countdown. >> reporter: you would think so. would not...
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. -- an impact new york city and boston. we could see absolutely nothing at all. updated, jackie will fairly tomorrow morning at 4:30 a.m. it will be quite and dry for the next couple of days. is the freeze warning for tonight. district orthe southern maryland. like this,ast looks skies later on tonight. will fall.s deal of sunshine for the day tomorrow. around 50only degrees. keep the cooler for the day in line on tuesday. it should remain dry and a for heavier rain tuesday and into wednesday. , 32 degrees to 39 degrees and then tomorrow a great deal of sunshine. extended al look, temperatures will be dipping on wednesday. the coastal stone will be -- the damp andll be cold. election day, tuesday, d wear their jackets. especially a long lines. in the morning hours. >> it was a raw and dampen a redskins -- damp of day for the redskins. could the giants still pulled e the redskins' some relief? macboo there were a two-out comes redskins-panthers game. now 3-6 and a different aftermath which caused many fans to scratch their h
. -- an impact new york city and boston. we could see absolutely nothing at all. updated, jackie will fairly tomorrow morning at 4:30 a.m. it will be quite and dry for the next couple of days. is the freeze warning for tonight. district orthe southern maryland. like this,ast looks skies later on tonight. will fall.s deal of sunshine for the day tomorrow. around 50only degrees. keep the cooler for the day in line on tuesday. it should remain dry and a for heavier rain tuesday and into wednesday....
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a massachusetts judge denied a request for an injunction to stop tesla from selling its cars in boston. dealer groups and the massachusetts state automobile dealers association are suing tesla. the issue is that tesla semis its cars directly to customers through online portals in stores. massachusetts is one of 48 states which bans or restricts car factories from owning dealerships. >>> 37 states reported lower jobless rates last month. the labor department reports unemployment fell below 7% in 23 of the 50 states. california's jobless rate slipped from 10 # .2 to 10.1%. the biggest drop was in south carolina where the jobless rate fell from 9.1 to 8.6%. nationwide unemployment rose slightly. >> house cleaner has been accused of stealing from homes are she worked. martha quintero-ramirez was arrested. the victim called police after noticing that jewelry, money and prescription drugs were missing. officers say she had worked at various homes on the peninsula and in the south bay. >>> a jury has recommended the depth penalty for the man who killed two people at the bridge toll plaza. the
a massachusetts judge denied a request for an injunction to stop tesla from selling its cars in boston. dealer groups and the massachusetts state automobile dealers association are suing tesla. the issue is that tesla semis its cars directly to customers through online portals in stores. massachusetts is one of 48 states which bans or restricts car factories from owning dealerships. >>> 37 states reported lower jobless rates last month. the labor department reports unemployment fell...
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and mitt romney's boston and president obama's chicago. both candidates' supporters are eagerly awaiting the first results from the all-important battle ground state of ohio. we want to welcome back our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer in the cnn election center. just moments from now, the polls close in three more states. north carolina, as well as ohio and neighboring west virginia. together those states account for 38 of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the white house. let's check the anxiety level over at the candidates' headquarters. candy crowley is with the romney campaign in boston. jessica yellin with the president in chicago. candy, let's go to you first. >> reporter: it's pretty quiet right here now, wolf. as you know, the candidate is back in boston after last-minute swing today through both pennsylvania and ohio. we are seeing people beginning to trickle in, still an upbeat group, still, you know, big cheer when they won kentucky although they know that's one they were supposed to get.
and mitt romney's boston and president obama's chicago. both candidates' supporters are eagerly awaiting the first results from the all-important battle ground state of ohio. we want to welcome back our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer in the cnn election center. just moments from now, the polls close in three more states. north carolina, as well as ohio and neighboring west virginia. together those states account for 38 of the 270 electoral votes needed to...
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candy crowley is at romney headquarters in boston. brianna, first to you. what's going on over there? >> reporter: we're on the floor at mccormick place, a convention center in downtown chicago, and supporters of president obama have just begun to come through the door and they're obviously staking out their position as close to the podium as possible. the campaign says they're expecting about 10,000 people here at this event and most of them i should tell you are chicago-based obama campaign volunteers. many of whom had to agree to do at least two canvassing shifts, voter canvassing shifts in nearby battleground states, iowa and wisconsin. >> candy is in boston. lot of folks already gathering behind you. >> reporter: they are. they started sort of the preliminary program, the pledge of allegiance, national anthem. we also heard from craig romney, who came over to talk to the folks here. as you can hear the music has started. but the number crunching, the watching the polls, the white knuckle time is going on in that suite. i talked to a senior advisor just
candy crowley is at romney headquarters in boston. brianna, first to you. what's going on over there? >> reporter: we're on the floor at mccormick place, a convention center in downtown chicago, and supporters of president obama have just begun to come through the door and they're obviously staking out their position as close to the podium as possible. the campaign says they're expecting about 10,000 people here at this event and most of them i should tell you are chicago-based obama...
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and mitt romney will spend his time in boston. >> former arizona kathy cast her vote. she dropped her milk and vote at a tucson office ion yesterday afternoon. she is still recovering from a gunshot to her head. she was accompanied by her former assistant who finished out her term and is now running for a full turned on his own. >> more on the propositions that we are facing. proposition 30 will in the death penalty and it will replace the death penalty with life in prison without the possibility of parole. the argument in favor is budgeting. california spent over $400 million on the capital punishment system. this is over $300 million in executions. those against this proposition stated that the death penalty is a deterrent to crime. 45 percent of californians say that they are ford and 17 percent are still undecided. >> polls opened at 7:00 this morning in california but many ballots have already been cast. we ask you on the face book page whether not you voted early. >> kevin stated that he voted absentee because there may be long lines and i wanted to make my vote
and mitt romney will spend his time in boston. >> former arizona kathy cast her vote. she dropped her milk and vote at a tucson office ion yesterday afternoon. she is still recovering from a gunshot to her head. she was accompanied by her former assistant who finished out her term and is now running for a full turned on his own. >> more on the propositions that we are facing. proposition 30 will in the death penalty and it will replace the death penalty with life in prison without...
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a short distance away from where we are at the convention center here in boston. as soon as they get the news which obviously they have gotten as well on the screens that they're watching as well, we are anticipating somepoint this evening we'll hear what would be a concession speech from governor romney. remember when he was on his plane earlier today we told you before he said he only wrote one speech, it was a victory speech right now. but it appears clear he said if necessary would write a concession speech. increasingly clear that's what he will have to do. >> we look back at things like this, how much the candidate knew, when he knew it. when he made the magnanimous comments, unsolicited earlier today about barack obama -- these guys are veterans and they're realists. they have staff around them who tell them the truth. and tell them -- despite being optimists by nature, to wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and believe you would be e right person to lead the united states. takes a force of personality. so they're optimists by nature. they're also re
a short distance away from where we are at the convention center here in boston. as soon as they get the news which obviously they have gotten as well on the screens that they're watching as well, we are anticipating somepoint this evening we'll hear what would be a concession speech from governor romney. remember when he was on his plane earlier today we told you before he said he only wrote one speech, it was a victory speech right now. but it appears clear he said if necessary would write a...
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mitt romney stood before a disappointed crowd in boston. his concession speech was brief and heartfelt as he congratulated the president and asked all americans to put partisan bickering aside. romney said his family has and will stand beside him. >> i also want to thank ann, the love of my life. she would have been a wonderful first lady. rst lady. she has been that and more to me and to our family and to the many people that she has touched with her compassion and her care. >> now, many people noticed that missing from romney's speech was any reference of what his lands are for the future. he had told reporters earlier in the day he had only prepared a victory speech. >>> president obama does return to office with a deeply divided government. speaker of the house, republican john balkaner said the elect was a mandate for both parties to find common ground. >> let's hope they can do that. >> yes, let's hope so. >>> now, virginia was one of the most closely watched battleground states and one of the last ones to be called late last night. >
mitt romney stood before a disappointed crowd in boston. his concession speech was brief and heartfelt as he congratulated the president and asked all americans to put partisan bickering aside. romney said his family has and will stand beside him. >> i also want to thank ann, the love of my life. she would have been a wonderful first lady. rst lady. she has been that and more to me and to our family and to the many people that she has touched with her compassion and her care. >>...
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we want to go back to boston. she's at mitt romney's head quarters tonight. rita. >> juliee, i can't tell you what a contrast. look behind me where everyone has gone home here. just about an hour ago you heard mitt romney appear alone on stage to con seed the election. his second run for the white house. he said he'd just call president obama to congratulate him on the victory. >> the nation is at a critical point. we can't risk bickering. our leaders have to reach across the isles to do the work. >> now, unlike some elections i've covered, this trul yg was one of the few elections where bots candidates believed until the end that they could wind. mitt romney held out as long as he could privately disputing the projections but in the end, acceptance. >> but the nation chose another lead sxr so an and i join with you to pray for him and this great nation. thank you and god bless america. you're the best. >> now, you saw him joined on stage with his wife, his children, his running mate. the party is over. most people have gone home, but today, it is now tuesday
we want to go back to boston. she's at mitt romney's head quarters tonight. rita. >> juliee, i can't tell you what a contrast. look behind me where everyone has gone home here. just about an hour ago you heard mitt romney appear alone on stage to con seed the election. his second run for the white house. he said he'd just call president obama to congratulate him on the victory. >> the nation is at a critical point. we can't risk bickering. our leaders have to reach across the isles...
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another from boston. of course, it is early today so there hasn't been an opportunity for those delays to start stacking up and cause a major problem. as you can see there is rain here. we heard about the possibility of other weather delays throughout the country. we'll be monitoring that and the flights in and out of sfo and the other bay area airports so we can let you know exactly how your holiday travel may go today. for now we are live at sfo christien kafton. >>> happening now we are also keeping an eye on the thanksgiving travel rush in the south bay. these are live pictures right outside ofmy theta san jose. for all travel information stay right here with us throughout mornings on 2. we'll also have more information on ktvu news at 5:00 and 6:00 tonight. >>> new this morning a bomb exploded on a city bus in tel aviv as the fighting continues between israel and gaza. the bus was passing military headquarters when the bomb went off. at least ten people were hurt. there are reports that a man brought
another from boston. of course, it is early today so there hasn't been an opportunity for those delays to start stacking up and cause a major problem. as you can see there is rain here. we heard about the possibility of other weather delays throughout the country. we'll be monitoring that and the flights in and out of sfo and the other bay area airports so we can let you know exactly how your holiday travel may go today. for now we are live at sfo christien kafton. >>> happening now we...
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that, according to a new study by a hospital in boston. researchers followed 14,000 middle-aged male doctors. half took multivitamins. they showed no different rate of heart disease. the men who took the multivitamins did have an 8% lower rate of cancer than those who didn't take a vitamin. 11:27. our special election day coverage continues after the break with reports from across the area. we concentrate on the importance of virginia in this election. >>> plus, we are live in maryland where voters are making important choices about gambling and same-sex marriage. >> tom kierein will be here with how much we' charlie rose: will you endorse president obama? colin powell: yes. when he took over we were in one of the... worst recessions we had seen in recent times... close to a depression. and i saw, over the next several years, stabilization... come back in the financial community. housing is starting to pick up. the president saved the auto industry. and the actions he's taken with respect to... protecting us from terrorism have been very,
that, according to a new study by a hospital in boston. researchers followed 14,000 middle-aged male doctors. half took multivitamins. they showed no different rate of heart disease. the men who took the multivitamins did have an 8% lower rate of cancer than those who didn't take a vitamin. 11:27. our special election day coverage continues after the break with reports from across the area. we concentrate on the importance of virginia in this election. >>> plus, we are live in maryland...
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the only real delays we mentioned were flights out to fort lauderdale and boston. really so far minor delays. keep in mind it's early in the day and over the course of the day the delays tend to stack up. right now things are looking good. hopefully it stays that way for this day before thanksgiving. we will continue to monitor the situation here and give you updates about how the weather could impact your holiday travel. for now we are live at sfo christien kafton. >>> we are also tracking the thanksgiving travel rush in the south bay as well. these are live pictures right on the sidewalk outside of mineta san jose airport. they are pretty busy too. we will bring you a live report from there coming up at 6:30. now to get all of your up to the date travel information including what is happening and the conditions on the roads stay right here with us throughout mornings on 2. we'll also bring you more information on ktvu news at 5:00 and 6:00 tonight. >>> an oakland man apparently fell to his death in a quarry. around 7:00 last night firefighters were called to the
the only real delays we mentioned were flights out to fort lauderdale and boston. really so far minor delays. keep in mind it's early in the day and over the course of the day the delays tend to stack up. right now things are looking good. hopefully it stays that way for this day before thanksgiving. we will continue to monitor the situation here and give you updates about how the weather could impact your holiday travel. for now we are live at sfo christien kafton. >>> we are also...
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ryan spun by virginia before he heads to boston tonight. >> we are in the press center at the mitt romney headquarters. the rows of reporters, many have come from all over the world to cover this election night. those are the traveling reporters who have been by mitt romney's aside for the past year. he decided he was going to stay on the campaign trail and keep going to get every last voter out to the polls. they are still out on the road campaigning with mitt romney. with little sleep and losing his voice, mitt romney did not take the day off. he was up early to votes in massachusetts. >> i feel great about ohio. >> and then it was off to ohio. meeting up with paul ryan. >> i am so optimistic. optimistic about what is ahead for america. >> paul rice andyan went down to richmond today aboard -- ryan went down to richmond today. this campaign knows they need to get to 270 electoral votes by winning as much close states as possible, including virginia. they have also refocused their fire on pennsylvania, making. spurred the final stop of this campaign day. an exhausting -- making pittsburg
ryan spun by virginia before he heads to boston tonight. >> we are in the press center at the mitt romney headquarters. the rows of reporters, many have come from all over the world to cover this election night. those are the traveling reporters who have been by mitt romney's aside for the past year. he decided he was going to stay on the campaign trail and keep going to get every last voter out to the polls. they are still out on the road campaigning with mitt romney. with little sleep...
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he is now on his way to boston where he and romney will watch the returns come in. >> the lines to vote have been long. in virginia, the lines snaked through buildings and spilled outside. some people reported waiting two to three hours to cast their ballots in virginia. and here is a live look now at the polling places in bailey's cross roads. there has been a long line here all day. but it is beginning to shorten at this point. the polls in virginia are open until 7:00 tonight. >> not only in virginia. d.c. and maryland, voters are waiting for hours to be part of this election. some precincts are slowed by machine problems. others are hoping with huge turnouts. more on the vote here's are determined to cast their ballots. >> reporter: we're live in eleanor roosevelt high school in green belt. one of the many voting places. the people you see behind me are mostly handing out campaign literature. there are no lines. that was not the case earlier. there were lines and equipment malfunctions but people did not give up. in prince george's county, some residents waited in line for hours to
he is now on his way to boston where he and romney will watch the returns come in. >> the lines to vote have been long. in virginia, the lines snaked through buildings and spilled outside. some people reported waiting two to three hours to cast their ballots in virginia. and here is a live look now at the polling places in bailey's cross roads. there has been a long line here all day. but it is beginning to shorten at this point. the polls in virginia are open until 7:00 tonight. >>...
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first at the boston consulting group. that's where he makes the acquaintance of benjamin netanyahu who goes on to become prime minister of israel. then in 1977, he takes a position at another consulting firm, bain & company. after a few years, the company's ceo and founder, bill bain, asks romney to head up a spinoff -- bain capital. >> mitt was hesitant. he was making a good salary. he had a growing family, and he essentially said no. and bill bain said run this new company called bain capital, and if it fails, i'll bring you back to bain & company. so you sort of can't lose. >> bain capital initially invests in startup companies. in 1986, after a tough two years, bain strikes it big. >> we invested in staples early in the year and staples and -- in pretty short order started doing well. we also helped start sports authority, bright horizons, all within a six or nine-month period. >> romney helps launch staples, not only with money, but with business and strategic advice. >> this can be a hundred stores so it looks like
first at the boston consulting group. that's where he makes the acquaintance of benjamin netanyahu who goes on to become prime minister of israel. then in 1977, he takes a position at another consulting firm, bain & company. after a few years, the company's ceo and founder, bill bain, asks romney to head up a spinoff -- bain capital. >> mitt was hesitant. he was making a good salary. he had a growing family, and he essentially said no. and bill bain said run this new company called...
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. >> vamos a boston donde también se viven altas expectativas a horas, ahí están las oficinas centrales de mitt romney que busca los votos, donde están las horas previas de un nuevo inquilino >> por esos votos en la casa blanca mitt romney volvio a ohio donde donde se vendio el agente de cambio que la nacion necesita >> pongan todos los discursos y miren el record porque hablar es fácil y el record es real >> en iowa se alenatron a 5 mil simpatizantes >> estamos a 2 dias de un camino muy diferente a un nuevo comienzo, romney incluyó pennsylvania un estado donde el presidente barack obama nuestra una ventaja y existe una formula para ganarlo a formula de independientes. >> ganando pittsburg romney va a ganar el estado >> pero romney no ganará massachusets en su hogar boston fue la rebelión de la colonia por el impuesto al te britanico que le brindo su nombre al tea party republicano, la campaña reñida es la del senador republicano scott brown que ocupo el escaño de kennedy ahora lucha contra la demócrata elizabeth warren. >> después nos dice que se siente estupendo pero no pued
. >> vamos a boston donde también se viven altas expectativas a horas, ahí están las oficinas centrales de mitt romney que busca los votos, donde están las horas previas de un nuevo inquilino >> por esos votos en la casa blanca mitt romney volvio a ohio donde donde se vendio el agente de cambio que la nacion necesita >> pongan todos los discursos y miren el record porque hablar es fácil y el record es real >> en iowa se alenatron a 5 mil simpatizantes >>...
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the rain and wind will extent to city and boston. adding insult to injury. hope it stays out. [ mitt romney ] we have to work on a collaborative basis. look, the reason i'm in this race is there are people that are really hurting today in this country. and we face this deficit -- could crush the future generations. and republicans and democrats both love america but we need to have leadership -- leadership in washington that will actually bring people together and gethe job done and could not care less if it's a republican or a democrat. i've done it before, i'll do it again. i'm mitt romney, and i approve this message. for the first time in history, back-to-back heisman trophy winners went to -- went head-to-head. touchdown. ushing he was called back and that to skill --ntinue kill the skins today. handing it right off 2 d angela williams. runs right, tiptoes down the sidelines. hold everything. -- as in bounds, so it to hammett,ullet targets. te 14-3 at half. the scans down, 21-6. he leaped -- did you see that? keeping it alive. ru
the rain and wind will extent to city and boston. adding insult to injury. hope it stays out. [ mitt romney ] we have to work on a collaborative basis. look, the reason i'm in this race is there are people that are really hurting today in this country. and we face this deficit -- could crush the future generations. and republicans and democrats both love america but we need to have leadership -- leadership in washington that will actually bring people together and gethe job done and could not...
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this was the scene at romney's election headquarters in boston. when they projected the crowd will win, the crowd looked stunned. nbc's danielle leigh is live at romney headquarters in boston with more on this. danielle, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, eun. this ballroom cleared out almost immediately after romney conceded the race. once filled with thousands of excited supporters. they walked out in this quiet. the life really sucked out of the crowd. he thanked everybody for their support and also congratulated barack obama on the re-election. he also talked a little bit about why he ran for the presidency. he also made a call to u.s. leaders, those who were elected, those who were reelected, to come together on the issues plaguing this country, particularly the budget in congress and the tax increases set to take effect next year. it was something clearly on the mind of supporters walking out. they said they hope for change and hoped for progress. many saying they were not surprised by these results but still very hopeful and the futur
this was the scene at romney's election headquarters in boston. when they projected the crowd will win, the crowd looked stunned. nbc's danielle leigh is live at romney headquarters in boston with more on this. danielle, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, eun. this ballroom cleared out almost immediately after romney conceded the race. once filled with thousands of excited supporters. they walked out in this quiet. the life really sucked out of the crowd. he thanked everybody for...
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he's at their headquarters in boston. around this time yesterday, peter, we gotd word governor romney would go to pittsburgh as well as ohio and then added in virginia, three states in these final hours, the 11th hour. what's behind the strategy? >> reporter: well, it's interesting. if you didn't know that governor romney is not a sports fan, you'd think he was the head coach of a football team with the language thrown around by romney advisers today. they say governor romney himself wanted to leave it all on the field. he didn't want to look back with any regret at the end of the game. governor romney we are told, initially the plan was by the campaign, for him to make na stop in ohio today. you see the pictures of him aalongside his running mate, paul ryan. an opportunity for a photo op. they say he's the one that said as long as we're out there, i insist on going to another place. where else can we go? that's why they'll stop in pennsylvania later today. romney on the ground in ohio having a chance to thank volunteers
he's at their headquarters in boston. around this time yesterday, peter, we gotd word governor romney would go to pittsburgh as well as ohio and then added in virginia, three states in these final hours, the 11th hour. what's behind the strategy? >> reporter: well, it's interesting. if you didn't know that governor romney is not a sports fan, you'd think he was the head coach of a football team with the language thrown around by romney advisers today. they say governor romney himself...
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. >> we will show you inside met romney's election night headquarters in boston. they are also setting up there for the event to night. >> mitt romney is not wasting a single mom and on his quest for 270 electoral votes. after casting his own ballot the republican hit the road one more time. he hosted a luncheon in benson a battleground states of ohio and pennsylvania. they were not standard rallies, more of a chance to thank supporters and remind voters to hit the polls. >> it is a big day for big change. we are about to change america and help people in ways and imagined that they never imagined that happen. >> he wrapped up its aggressive cross-country campaign schedule where he started. >> i feel great today. i am really excited to be here. >> after spending the day and doing interviews and get out the vote initiative, the president and vice president will watch the return from chicago. preelection days voting shows the candidates locked in a dead heat. the winners will not be declared until key swing states post their votes. if three votes and new hampshire,
. >> we will show you inside met romney's election night headquarters in boston. they are also setting up there for the event to night. >> mitt romney is not wasting a single mom and on his quest for 270 electoral votes. after casting his own ballot the republican hit the road one more time. he hosted a luncheon in benson a battleground states of ohio and pennsylvania. they were not standard rallies, more of a chance to thank supporters and remind voters to hit the polls. >>...
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in chicago with the 39's campaign but first, carl cameron with the romney catch at headquarters in boston. what is the romney camp looking for today? >> they have a lot of key battleground states they are watching. it gets down to counties and towns in the counties for any indication of how the voting trends are going. this is a battle of energy, an enthusiasm on the right and what the obama campaign has argued will be town out and their massive infrastructure. governor romney and paul ryan went to a victory center to rouse the volunteers in cleveland to get more to the ballot boxes. >> this is a great day. a great day with great opportunity ahead but i'm also looking forward to tomorrow. because tomorrow we will begin the work. >> as to which states they will watch, you can think about this in terms of time zones. on the eastern time zone with polls closing teen 7:00 and 8:30 in florida, the romney campaign think those safe. virginia a toss up. ohio, the crucial battleground state, both put more money and time in ohio than any state. romney campaign believes they have a shot in pennsylva
in chicago with the 39's campaign but first, carl cameron with the romney catch at headquarters in boston. what is the romney camp looking for today? >> they have a lot of key battleground states they are watching. it gets down to counties and towns in the counties for any indication of how the voting trends are going. this is a battle of energy, an enthusiasm on the right and what the obama campaign has argued will be town out and their massive infrastructure. governor romney and paul...
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we'll take you live to boston. we'll take a look at what went wrong for the romney campaign. >>> many people are crediting the campaign organization as one of the reasons for his re- election win. the political reporter joins us via skype joins us outside of washington, d.c. how did obama's campaign get out the vote efforts really pay off? >> reporter: well, if you break down the redales and start -- details and start -- and start looking at them, it's almost county by county, the president winning most of the same counties in florida and in ohio and then you start then going into the details and you see that the democrats were able to get out of vote again and sometimes mitt romney was not even able to reach the level of what john mccain had gone four years ago. one example in franklin county, the obama people were able to get 15,000 more votes than people while the mccain levels were not reached by romney. down in south florida, miami- dade, home to marco rubio. the romney campaign couldn't come close as the obam
we'll take you live to boston. we'll take a look at what went wrong for the romney campaign. >>> many people are crediting the campaign organization as one of the reasons for his re- election win. the political reporter joins us via skype joins us outside of washington, d.c. how did obama's campaign get out the vote efforts really pay off? >> reporter: well, if you break down the redales and start -- details and start -- and start looking at them, it's almost county by county,...
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mitt romney will be in boston. that is where emily is now with the message that romney is delivering on this last day of campaigning. good morning, emily. >> reporter: good morning, pam. mitt romney has a long road to get this final destination tomorrow night and it will take him through a number of swing states. in fact, his schedule starts in 20 minutes. he's scheduled to have his first campaign appearance of the day in the swing state of florida and then heads up through virginia and ohio. these are all important states to him. he's trying to reach out to the few undecided voters that are remaining in this extreme divided race. mitt romney is taking his final lap through the battleground states. last chance to deny president obama a second term. >> his plan for the next four years is to take all the ideas from his first term the stimulus, the borrowing of obama care and do them over again. he calls this plan forward. i call it forewarned. >> reporter: national polls show the race is deadlocked but in the swing s
mitt romney will be in boston. that is where emily is now with the message that romney is delivering on this last day of campaigning. good morning, emily. >> reporter: good morning, pam. mitt romney has a long road to get this final destination tomorrow night and it will take him through a number of swing states. in fact, his schedule starts in 20 minutes. he's scheduled to have his first campaign appearance of the day in the swing state of florida and then heads up through virginia and...